# Kim Ho-joong

Kim Ho-joong (Korean: 김호중; born October 2, 1991) is a South Korean classical crossover singer. He came to prominence after a fourth-place finish in TV Chosun show Mr. Trot. During his military service, he served as a public service worker and was discharged on June 9, 2022.

## Philanthropy

On March 22, 2022, Kim donated 500 pieces of Geumsan Aesthetic Red Ginseng products (worth 67.5 million won) to Sky Garden under the Welfare Foundation of Love, a social welfare company.
On February 23, 2023, Kim donated 50 million won to help in the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake through UNICEF Korea Committee.

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales | Certifications |
| Our Family (우리家) | Released: September 5, 2020 Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download | 1 | KOR: 539,350 | KMCA: 2× Platinum |
| The Classic Album | I - My Favorite Arias Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Warner Music Korea Format: CD, digital download | 1 | KOR: 266,430 | KMCA: Platinum |
| The Classic Album | II - My Favorite Songs Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Warner Music Korea Format: CD, digital download | 2 | KOR: 266,268 | KMCA: Platinum |
| Panorama | Released: July 27, 2022 Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download | 2 | KOR: 686,586 | KMCA: 2× Platinum |

### Extended plays

| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | EP details | KOR | Sales | Certifications |
| A Life (세상) | Released: April 4, 2024 Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download | 2 | KOR: 827,889 | KMCA: 3× Platinum |

### Singles

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "My Only Love" (나의 사람아) | 2013 | — | Non-album single |
| "You and Me" (너나 나나) | 2020 | 110 | Our Family |
| "I Love You More Than Me" (나보다 더 사랑해요) | 2020 | 28 | Our Family |
| "Grandmother" (할무니) | 2020 | 47 | Our Family |
| "In Full Bloom" (만개) | 2020 | 58 | Our Family |
| "No Umbrella" (우산이 없어요) | 2020 | 62 | Our Family |
| "I'm Alive Because of You" (살았소) | 2020 | 69 | Non-album single |
| "Nessun Dorma" (아무도 잠들지 마라) | 2020 | 112 | The Classic Album |
| "Un Amore Cosi Grande" (위대한 사랑) | 2020 | 118 | The Classic Album |
| "Person Who Shines" (빛이 나는 사람) | 2022 | 21 | Non-album single |
| "Promise" (약속 [約束]) | 2022 | 41 | Panorama |
| "Panorama" (주마등) | 2022 | 45 | Panorama |
| "Sad Silhouette" (슬픈등) | 2022 | 65 | VitaDolce |
| "Beautiful Life" (인생은 뷰티풀) | 2022 | 46 | VitaDolce |
| "Meet You Among Them" (그중에 그대를 만나) | 2022 | 43 | Non-album singles |
| "My Voice" (나의 목소리로) | 2022 | 35 | Non-album singles |
| "With You" (당신을 만나) (with Song Ga-in) | 2023 | 50 | Non-album singles |
| "A Letter" (편지 한 장 (부제: 서른에 만난 첫 세상)) | 2023 | 21 | Non-album singles |
| "If I Leave" (그대... 떠나도) | 2024 | 63 | A Life |

### Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "Meet You Among Them" (그중에 그대를 만나) | 2022 | 83 | Three Bold Siblings OST |
| "In the End It's You" (결국엔 당신입니다) | 2024 | 95 | Beauty and Mr. Romantic OST |

### Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "I'll Be Your Love" (애인이 되어줄게요) | 2023 | 54 | Our Family |
| "On Springtime" (봄날에) | 2024 | 102 | A Life |
| "Windy Day" (바람이 부는 날엔) | 2024 | 104 | A Life |
| "Come with Me" (함께 가 줄래) | 2024 | 103 | A Life |
| "Time Flies" (쏜살) | 2024 | 95 | A Life |
| "Starry Night" (별 헤는 밤) | 2024 | 106 | A Life |

## Hit-and-run

In May 2024, South Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong faced multiple controversies, including allegations of past school bullying and involvement in a hit-and-run incident while driving under the influence. A former classmate from Gyeongbuk Arts High School accused Kim of physical assault and coercion during their school years, claiming the abuse led to his withdrawal from the institution. Kim was involved in a collision with a taxi in Seoul's Gangnam district on May 9, 2024. He fled the scene and later instructed his manager to assume responsibility for the accident. Police investigations uncovered a recording of Kim directing his manager to falsely confess, leading to his arrest on charges related to the hit-and-run and subsequent cover-up. These incidents have significantly impacted Kim's career, resulting in canceled performances and potential legal repercussions. Police have secured a phone recording of trot singer Kim Ho-joong asking his manager to take the blame for the accident that occurred on May 9.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2022 | Life is Beautiful: Vita Dolce | himself | ScreenX Original | |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2020 | Mr. Trot | Contestant | |
| 2020 | Romantic Call Centre | Main cast | |
| 2022 | Boss in the Mirror | Boss | |
| 2022 | Kim Ho-jung's Hangawi Fantasia | Main Cast | SBS Chuseok Special |
| 2022 | Take the Blessings | Regular Member | |

## Ambassadorship

* First Asian Ambassador to the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (2022)

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result |
| 2020 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Artist of the Year - Digital Music (September) | "In Full Bloom" | Nominated |
| 2020 | Golden Disc Awards | Best New Artist | Kim Ho-joong | Won |
| 2020 | Golden Disc Awards | Album of the Year | Our Family | Nominated |
| 2020 | Melon Music Awards | Top 10 Artist | Kim Ho-joong | Won |
| 2020 | Melon Music Awards | Artist of the Year | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2020 | Seoul Music Awards | K-wave Popularity Award | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2020 | Seoul Music Awards | Popularity Award | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2020 | Seoul Music Awards | Trot Award | Our Family | Nominated |
| 2021 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Album of the Year – first Quarter | The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias | Nominated |
| 2021 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Album of the Year – first Quarter | The Classic Album II – My Favorite Songs | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Disc Awards | Album Bonsang | The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias | Nominated |
| 2022 | The Fact Music Awards | Fan N Star Angel N Star Award | Kim Ho-joong | Won |
| 2022 | Melon Music Awards | Netizen Popularity Award | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2022 | Genie Music Awards | Singer of the Year (Daesang) | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2022 | Genie Music Awards | Genie Music Popularity Award | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2022 | Genie Music Awards | Best Male Solo Artist | Kim Ho-joong | Nominated |
| 2022 | Genie Music Awards | Album of the Year (Daesang) | Panorama | Nominated |
| 2023 | 18th Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Original Soundtrack (OST) | "Meet You Among Them" | Won |

### Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement :
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
| Forbes | 2021 | Korea Power Celebrity | 22nd | |